Their debut album, The Dust of Retreat came out in 2006. At this time, the band was signed to Artemis Records and had 8 members. In 2008 the band signed to Epic Records and (on 7 October) released two new albums, Animal! and Not Animal. The band originally planned to just release "Animal!". However, Epic disagreed on their song choice, and compiled a different list, which would later become "Not Animal". Eventually, after dispute over which version would be released, it was decided to release both at the same time.
In August 2009, 5 of the band's members left. They are all involved in other projects, most notably Pravada.
While the band, and Richard specifically have given many explanations to the band's name; this is all in fun. As the name was created as an anti-name; not meant to have any real meaning, just to make fun of other ridiculous names. The name "Margot" comes from Gweneth Paltrow's character in Wes Anderson's "The Royal Tenenbaums".
The band's sound, categorized as "chamber pop", has been compared to the indie rock groups Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, and The Shins, while incorporating elements of singer/songwriters like Paul Simon and Conor Oberst.
Current Members are:
Richard Edwards - lead vocals, guitar, bells, melodica, banjo
Ronnie Kwasman - lead guitar
Tyler Watkins - bass guitar
Brian Deck - drums
Eric Kang - guitar
Cameron McGill
Former Members include:
Emily Watkins - keys, backup vocals
Andy Fry - guitar, bass, lap steel, percussion
Jesse Lee - cello
Casey Tennis - percussion
Chris Fry - drums, percussion
Tiny Vampire Robot
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's Lyrics
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Wanna get sucked dry?
And I don't know how to tell you
It's been on my mind
Forget the place you're leaving
Where no one ever dies
Oh tiny vampire robot
Tiny vampire robot
That I wanted too
And I don't know how to tell you
How tall I grew
Forget the dreams of mother
Though I never did
Oh tiny vampire robot
Try to treat me good
Tiny vampire robot
Wanna get sucked dry?
And I don't know how to tell you
How long you've been on my mind
Forget the place you're leaving
Where no one ever dies
Oh tiny vampire robot
Fill the dance floor with blood
The lyrics to Margot & the Nuclear So and So's's song Tiny Vampire Robot are infused with imagery that paints an enigmatic picture in the listener's mind. The song appears to be a conversation, potentially between two lovers or friends or one person talking to themselves. The opening lines of the song, "Tiny Vampire Robot, Wanna get sucked dry?" set the tone for a strange and eerie exchange. The singer seems to be struggling with expressing their emotions, as they confess that they don't know how to tell the other person that they've been on their mind. The song is also filled with references to death, dreams, and blood, which adds to the unsettling vibe.
As the song progresses, the singer urges the tiny vampire robot to forget the place they're leaving behind and fill the dance floor with blood. This line could be interpreted to mean that the singer wants to forget their past and start anew in a blood-soaked world. The second verse follows a similar pattern, with the singer urging the tiny vampire robot to forget their old dreams and try to treat them well. The chorus repeats multiple times throughout the song, hinting at the singer's inner turmoil and their desire to connect with the tiny vampire robot.
Overall, the song can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it ultimately leaves a haunting impression on the listener. The cryptic lyrics and dark imagery create a sense of unease, making it an intriguing and memorable piece of music.
Interesting Facts:
Line by Line Meaning
Tiny vampire robot
The subject of the song is addressed: a small, humanoid machine designed to extract blood through suction
Wanna get sucked dry?
Asking the robot if it desires to drain all bodily fluids from the singer
And I don't know how to tell you
The singer is unsure of how to communicate a message to the robot
It's been on my mind
The message the artist wants to convey has been occupying their thoughts
Forget the place you're leaving
The robot is urged to abandon its current location and situation
Where no one ever dies
The place it's leaving behind is subject to rare to nonexistent mortalities
Oh tiny vampire robot
The singer addresses the robot once again
Fill the dance floor with blood
The artist commands the robot to cause the floor where people are dancing to become saturated with blood
That I wanted too
The first instance in which the artist exhibits a desire to be like the robot
And I don't know how to tell you
The artist remains uncertain of how to communicate a thought to the robot
How tall I grew
The singer has grown physically, though not necessarily in height, and is unsure of how to break this news to the robot
Forget the dreams of mother
The artist tells the robot to disregard the aspirations of their maker, their mother in a sense
Though I never did
The singer did not dispose of the aspirations enforced by their own maker
Try to treat me good
The singer requests that the robot behave in a manner that is kind to the singer
How long you've been on my mind
The singer's thoughts have been preoccupied by the robot for a significant duration
Fill the dance floor with blood
The artist repeats the command given earlier in the song
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.